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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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